The Broad Jump is probably the simplest event requiring the least amount of time. It is, however, a great test of explosiveness and lower body strength. This is a quick and easy test of pure athleticism and thus a part of the NFL combine. The NFL combine record in the broad jump is an incredible 139" (almost 12 ').
check out this video of his performance and notice the incredible explosiveness combined with great flexibility.
The 60 yard shuttle is the event that seems to be most skipped at the NFL combine. While virtually all of the athletes run the 40 yard dash, only a few at the skilled positions run the 60 yard shuttle. This event tests quickness, but also tests conditioning. This event requires quickness, leg strength, flexibility and excellent balance. I searched and could not find a single video posted of this event at the NFL combine, but here is a video link showing a super fast time. Notice, the competitor has to touch the line each time.
Start the time on the first move of the runner. You get three attempts taking your best time.
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
Speed Events: The 40 yards and 400m.
The 40 yard dash is the premiere event at the NFL combine. It is a measure of speed with some emphasis on quickness as the faster the start, the lower the time. This event also is a measure of explosiveness, leg strength, flexibility and quickness.
In the Speed Strength Combine, there is no requirement for electronic timing. The only requirements are as follows:
1) minimal wind (no actual wind speed gauge is required)
2) performed on the football field from goal line to 40 yard line (turf or grass)
3) Any shoe you want to use.
4) Timing should be done by two different people simultaneously, and take the average.
5) Timer starts are first movement and ends when first body part crosses the 40 yard line.
You should take three attempts.
Obviously, these rules are self policed. However, for those who are in the top 5% of overall scores, a video must be submitted via you tube (or other means) to be qualified and recognized.
Cheating really makes no sense since the objective of this competition is to find out how you compare to others and to see how fast you are. Cheating hinders that objective and there is NO reward for the fastest 40.
The fastest 40 yard dash electronically timed was by Chris Johnson. see here.
The 400m is similar. This event is run on a track and is 1 lap on the inside lane. Only one timer is required and time is to the nearest second. Any shoe type (including spikes) is fine to wear.
This event tests speed, flexibility, anaerobic capacity, but also aerobic capacity. This race is also a test of a competitors mental toughness, and conditioning. This is not event you should attempt all out if you are not sure you are in good physical shape as it will stress the cardiovascular system to its absolute maximum.
The world record in this event is 43.18s held by Michael Johnson. Times in the sub 45s area are absolutely mind boggling for those who do not run track. So be prepared to see a significantly slower time for yourself.
Here is Michael Johnson in Atlanta.
Please post your times on the web enabled score sheet:
In the Speed Strength Combine, there is no requirement for electronic timing. The only requirements are as follows:
1) minimal wind (no actual wind speed gauge is required)
2) performed on the football field from goal line to 40 yard line (turf or grass)
3) Any shoe you want to use.
4) Timing should be done by two different people simultaneously, and take the average.
5) Timer starts are first movement and ends when first body part crosses the 40 yard line.
You should take three attempts.
Obviously, these rules are self policed. However, for those who are in the top 5% of overall scores, a video must be submitted via you tube (or other means) to be qualified and recognized.
Cheating really makes no sense since the objective of this competition is to find out how you compare to others and to see how fast you are. Cheating hinders that objective and there is NO reward for the fastest 40.
The fastest 40 yard dash electronically timed was by Chris Johnson. see here.
The 400m is similar. This event is run on a track and is 1 lap on the inside lane. Only one timer is required and time is to the nearest second. Any shoe type (including spikes) is fine to wear.
This event tests speed, flexibility, anaerobic capacity, but also aerobic capacity. This race is also a test of a competitors mental toughness, and conditioning. This is not event you should attempt all out if you are not sure you are in good physical shape as it will stress the cardiovascular system to its absolute maximum.
The world record in this event is 43.18s held by Michael Johnson. Times in the sub 45s area are absolutely mind boggling for those who do not run track. So be prepared to see a significantly slower time for yourself.
Here is Michael Johnson in Atlanta.
Please post your times on the web enabled score sheet:
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